Specialist II, Accommodation Accessibility & Disability Services (Part Time)
Salt Lake Community College Position Title: Specialist II, Accommodation Accessibility & Disability Services (Part Time) Open Internally or Externally: External If faculty, tenure track status: Not Applicable Reports to (title): Assistive Technology Coordinator Department: Accessibility & Disability Services-4B5 Requisition Number: P24215 Position Type: Replacement Job Category: Staff FT/PT: Part-time Initial Work Location: Multiple Locations Starting Salary: $15.50-$16.24 Job Open Date: 04/30/2024 Job Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Priority Review Date: Job Summary: Love technology and looking for a great diverse work environment? A position as a part-time Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist may be the right job for you! The Accessibility & Disability Services (ADS) is a fun collaborative department within Student Affairs that is focused on access and inclusion for students at Salt Lake Community College.An AT Specilist assists students in learning to use their assistive technology accommodations and assisting in the production of accessible documents. ADS has a variety of exciting assistive technology tools that the chosen applicant will be trained to use, such as the Otter.ai transcription app, Smart Pens, read-aloud software, and more. This position requires an interest in learning new technology, attention to detail, and customer service skills.Flexibility is essential for this collaborative team. Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Visually review and compare inaccessible course materials to be able to create new accessible materials in various formats. Demonstrate and train students on assistive technologies: SmartPen, Kurzweil, Otter.ai, Microsoft Dictation, etc. Track and maintain adaptive equipment inventory: charging, clearing data, troubleshooting, etc. Provide assistive software support: installation, user account administration, and troubleshooting. Document student interactions in department database. Run database reports and review Excel spreadsheets. Maintain accurate accommodation records on department spreadsheets on SharePoint to effectively collaborate work with other Service Providers. Act as a reader/scribe for students, which requires effective listening, legible handwriting, typing, clear verbal communication, and ability to read college level material out-loud with ease. Support student accommodated testing as needed. Independently prioritize, problem-solve, and effectively communicate work responsibilities within the department. Maintain a positive work environment as regular collaboration and trust between team members is vital to effectively serve students. Answer phones to address questions and make appointments. Uphold student confidentiality in accordance with ADA and FERPA regulations. Follow the AT Lab Staff guidelines, be dependable, reliable, and exhibit professionalism at all times. Some travel is necessary between campuses. Other duties as required. Opportunity to participate in college committees. Workforce training and employee development. Research new and emerging technology. Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued: Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with people with disabilities and/or diverse work environments.College-level course work in Computer Science or related field.Knowledge of accessibility/assistive technology.Proficiency in basic algebra (MATH 0980 or above).Proficiency using Canvas LMS.Ability to proficiently communicate in Spanish or ASL. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proficiency using and learning new technologies.Ability to document and maintain confidential and sensitive information.Ability to read college level material with ease.Ability to write dictated material.Ability to maintain work appropriate boundaries.Ability to maintain good working relationships across the College with students, faculty, and staff.Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications.Strong organizational skills and ability to establish priorities, work independently, and accurately to meet deadlines with frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment.Participate in team, department or College meetings, trainings, and activities as appropriate.Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, ability, culture, ethnic background, to maintain good working relationships across the College.Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities. Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Opportunity to participate in college committees.Workforce training and employee development.Research new and emerging technology. Special Instructions: You must attach a resume at the time you apply. Specify Full or Part Time work history on your resume, including dates. Applicants will not have an opportunity to attach one later.Learn more about working with the ADS at requires availability during core hours of 8am – 4:30pm. SLCC Highlights: Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging HSI, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education. FLSA: SLCC Information: Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS").This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check. To apply, please visit:
